Deportivo Alavés vs Villarreal CF: La Liga Clash Preview – Can Alavés Shock the Yellow Submarine?

Welcome to Extratips, your go-to spot for sharp match predictions! Friday's La Liga showdown at Mendizorrotza pits struggling Deportivo Alavés (16th, 27 points) against high-flying Villarreal CF (4th, 51-54 points). Kickoff's at 20:00 on March 13, 2026. Alavés fight relegation; Villarreal chase Europe.

Top Odds Spotlight:

• Villarreal +2 Alternative Handicap: 1.07 (93% chance they avoid big loss).[odds]
• Alavés Over 0.5 Team Goals: 1.44 (69% likely to score).[odds]
• Both Teams to Score Yes: 1.80 (56% probability).[odds]
  These scream Villarreal control, but goals both ways.

H2H Patterns: Last 5: Villarreal 3-1 Alavés (Jan 2026), Alavés 1-0 Villarreal (Mar 2025), Villarreal 3-0 Alavés (Nov 2024), plus two older wins for each. Villarreal edge recent ties; Alavés tough at home.

Recent Form: Alavés home (last 5): 2W-1D-2L. Villarreal away (last 5): 4W-0D-1L. Alavés leaky (34 conceded); Villarreal score freely (48 goals).

Team Strengths/Weaknesses:
Alavés: Strengths - Boyé's 7 goals, home grit. Weaknesses - 14 losses, defense frail (34 GA). Ex: Lost 3-2 vs Valencia recently.
Villarreal: Strengths - Moleiro's 9 goals, attack fire (48 GF), form hot. Weaknesses - Occasional slips away. Ex: Beat Elche 2-1 last.

Key Factors: No major injuries noted. Alavés need points badly; Villarreal rotate for cups? Weather fine in Vitoria.

Storylines: 1. Boyé vs Moleiro goal duel – top scorers clash! 2. Alavés home magic vs Villarreal's road rampage. 3. Relegation scrap meets title tilt.

Scenarios: High: Villarreal win 1-2 (goals flow). Medium: Draw 1-1 (Alavés dig in). Low: Alavés upset 2-1.

Villarreal's class should shine, but expect both teams scoring in a thriller!